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Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band

The laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, which can be adjusted at any time, allows your stomach to be smaller and you will feel fuller, faster. In the end, you eat less food, and it helps you lose weight.

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What you need to know

What is laparoscopic adjustable gastric band?

Adjustable gastric band procedures control the amount of food that can be consumed at one time.

A hollow silicone band is placed around the top of the stomach, creating a small pouch and narrow passageway. The band is then inflated with a saline solution. When the patient eats, food enters the pouch and is slowly emptied into the stomach via the narrowed passageway. The band can be adjusted by the surgeon, as needed.

Benefits to laparoscopic adjustable gastric band surgery

This procedure is unique because it can always be adjusted, allowing for a more personalized approach to weight loss. It is a safe option for achieving optimal weight loss. Your doctor may recommend a laparoscopic adjustable gastric band if you are seeking a less invasive weight loss technique.

What to expect

If you are considering this procedure, you will be carefully screened for dietary habits and preferences, as well as pre-existing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Do I qualify?

No matter what you’re going through, our personalized approach is making healthy easier. We treat people who are more than 100 pounds overweight and/or suffering from health problems related to obesity such as:

Heart disease
Diabetes
Sleep apnea
Joint disease
Infertility
Depression

360 degree approach to your care

Our offerings span the full spectrum of bariatric services. We have a comprehensive approach that is the safest and most effective way to achieve substantial long-term weight loss. Our multidisciplinary approach to weight loss is centered around you, to ensure the highest quality of care. What’s more, we’re recognized for safety and a history of positive patient outcomes.

This includes:

Medical treatment
Psychological evaluations
Nutritional counseling
Surgical support
Diet and exercise solutions

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Private pay gastric band package

We offer a private pay package for the laparoscopic adjustable gastric procedure. This is a surgical option that controls the amount of food that can be consumed at one time.

This all-inclusive package costs approximately $14,000 and consists of:

Initial consultation with the surgeon
Two follow-up visits at the surgeon’s office
Three adjustments within the first year
Informational seminar prior to surgery
Pre-admission testing
Pre-operative nutrition evaluation and education
One-hour, postoperative nutritional counseling, including InBody composition analysis – a test that measures the ratio between muscle mass and body fat
Free access to support groups

Physician and anesthesiology charges are included in the pricing. Other components, such as additional nutritional counseling, are available for an additional fee.

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Did you know?

Studies show that bariatric surgery patients experience an average weight loss of 80-100 lbs. More than 40% of American adults are obese. Bariatric surgery can help to improve Type 2 diabetes by 85-95%.

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Learn more about other bariatric surgical options.

Bariatric Surgical Revisions

Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch

Endoscopic Weight Loss

Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

Metabolic Weight Loss

Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy (SADI-S)

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

Atlantic Health’s Bariatric Surgery Program is not a quick fix and those who qualify must be dedicated to life-long medical follow-up, daily vitamin supplementation and changes in eating behaviors. Patients should be aware of all major risks and complications and remember that optimal results will only be obtained by following their specific diet restrictions.

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Know your BMI

An interplay of diet, family history and amount of physical activity are all risk factors for obesity and weight gain. Your body mass index (BMI) can help determine into which weight category you fall.

BMI is a numerical measure of a person's body weight in relation to their height. It is calculated by dividing an individual's weight in pounds (or kilograms) by the square of their height in feet (or meters). This determines whether a person falls into the underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese categories.

Your BMI and weight are simple indicators of potential health risks associated with being underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese.

You may be a great candidate for metabolic weight loss or bariatric surgery if: